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Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (455 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (49200 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Land Rover Defender?

Volvo XC60

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Land Rover Defender

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo XC60 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49200 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 8666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Volvo XC60 performs significantly better – achieving up to 82 km, about 34 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a distinct edge – offering 635 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm difference.

XC60

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Volvo XC60 is noticeable lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more room – 786 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 303 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs to a small extent better – up to 1875 L, which is about 332 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender noticeable takes the win – 819 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 269 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Defender proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Defender is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 14.4 L
  • Electric Range : 48 km
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Volvo XC60
Land Rover Defender

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Volvo XC60

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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Reviews Volvo XC60

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4708 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1902 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover

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What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

The Volvo XC60 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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